“Bail Under Section 12 JJ Act Not Absolute—Release Would Defeat the Ends of Justice in Light of Grave Allegations and Prior Conduct”, In a significant
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"Cabinet decision by itself does not create enforceable right unless expressed in name of Governor", Kerala High Court dismissed a batch of petitions filed by retired
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“No Agreement in Writing, No Right to Perpetual Commission” – In a judgment that reiterates the indispensable requirements of pleading, proof, and legal admissibility in civil
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"Constitutional Safeguard Under Article 22(1) Is Not a Mere Formality—Grounds of Arrest Must Be Specific, Written, and Understood by Accused", In a significant ruling with far-reaching
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“Framing An Issue On Trade Mark Validity Does Not Vest Jurisdiction In Civil Court – It Must Stay The Infringement Suit And Wait For The Registrar Or
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“Where Cheque Is Returned With ‘Funds Insufficient’, Presumption Under Section 146 Operates – Invalidity Is a Matter for Trial”, In a significant ruling on the interplay
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“Policy Issued in Name of Dead Owner Still Binds Insurer Who Accepted Premium” – On 9th February 2026, the Orissa High Court, in a significant
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“Banks cannot contract out of their duty of care in locker services” – In a major decision reinforcing the duty of care banks owe to locker
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“Interference Is Not an Exception, But a Judicial Imperative When Bail Order Is Perverse”, In a strongly worded and precedent-setting judgment, the Supreme Court of
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In a judgment that may significantly reshape bail practice across India, the Supreme Court went beyond cancelling bail in an alleged fake LL.B. degree racket
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“In Absence of Stock Register, Claim Is Without Any Basis” – In a significant ruling reiterating the burden of proof in insurance disputes, the Delhi State Consumer
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“Shared Household Must Exist in Praesenti, Not in Memory of Past Co-habitation” – No Residence Order for Re-entry Under DV Act When Voluntary Shift to
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“Future prospects represent probable income yet to be earned and interest on such a component is legally impermissible” – In a significant ruling on the
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“A person governed by any other Act or Rules providing for gratuity does not come within the ambit of ‘employee’ under the PG Act”, In
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“By erroneously assuming the existence of such a jurisdictional fact, no authority can confer upon itself jurisdiction which it otherwise does not possess”, In a
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“When charges are grave, the caution and circumspection that should be exercised by the authorities should be greater” – Supreme Court rebukes disciplinary authority for failing to
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“Opportunity of Hearing Under Section 223 BNSS Cannot Be an Empty Form” — In a significant order High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar
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“If Any Triable Issue Arises From The Pleadings, The Plaint Cannot Be Summarily Rejected”, In a decisive reaffirmation of the narrow scope of Order VII
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“Donor Cannot Convey Better Title Than She Possessed” – High Court of Andhra Pradesh setting aside a decree of the First Appellate Court that had wrongly conferred
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“Arrest Starts When Liberty Ends”, In a significant judgment delivered on February 10, 2026, the Delhi High Court held that detention of an accused beyond
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“Interference Is Not an Exception, But a Judicial Imperative When Bail Order Is Perverse”, In a strongly worded and precedent-setting judgment, the Supreme Court of
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In a judgment that may significantly reshape bail practice across India, the Supreme Court went beyond cancelling bail in an alleged fake LL.B. degree racket
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“A person governed by any other Act or Rules providing for gratuity does not come within the ambit of ‘employee’ under the PG Act”, In
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“By erroneously assuming the existence of such a jurisdictional fact, no authority can confer upon itself jurisdiction which it otherwise does not possess”, In a
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“When charges are grave, the caution and circumspection that should be exercised by the authorities should be greater” – Supreme Court rebukes disciplinary authority for failing to
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“Prolonged incarceration without trial causes grave prejudice” – Supreme Court of India set aside the Bombay High Court’s order denying bail to three appellants accused of
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“No Power, No Title, No Sale” – In a landmark ruling Supreme Court of India upheld the invalidity of sale deeds executed by
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“Liberty granted by the Court to pursue remedies cannot be nullified by invoking constructive res judicata” – In a ruling that significantly reinforces litigants’ right
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“Whether the KBPP is a valid partition deed or a family arrangement is a question for the Civil Court, not the Executing Court” – In
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“The grounds of coercion, undue influence and more importantly misrepresentation, resulting in an inequitable partition, cannot be peremptorily rejected while considering an application under Order VII, Rule
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“Manifest Obedience to Elder’s Will Can Amount to Coercion”, In a landmark pronouncement with wide ramifications for family property disputes, the Supreme Court of India
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“Encroachment Upon Forest Land Has Emerged as One of the Gravest Challenges Confronting Environmental Governance in the Country”, On February 10, 2026, the Supreme Court
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“Indefinite Incarceration Offends Article 21 Even in a Mega Scam, Says the Top Court”, Supreme Court of India, in a reportable order passed by a
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“A Widow’s Maintenance Is a Legal Right, Not Charity — Section 14(1) Makes Her the Absolute Owner”, Supreme Court of India delivered a firm reminder
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“The 2013 Act is a special law... but does not bar any assistance from the other enactments to give effect to its avowed object... Any interpretation to
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“Expertise of Former Chief Statistician Necessary for Comprehensive and Scientific Analysis of Survey Data”, On 06 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, exercising its criminal appellate
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“Continuity of scholarship and lived advocacy must guide constitutional implementation”, On 06 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India, exercising its original jurisdiction under Article
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“Executive Can’t Rewrite History of Vesting” , On 06 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a landmark ruling on land reforms, finality of
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“A void order cannot be sanctified by consent, compromise or executive assurance”, On 06 February 2026, the Supreme Court of India delivered a clear warning
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“Just compensation is a fair estimate, not a bonanza, but courts cannot deny what binding precedent mandates”, On 06 February 2026, the Supreme Court of
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“Bail Under Section 12 JJ Act Not Absolute—Release Would Defeat the Ends of Justice in Light of Grave Allegations and Prior Conduct”, In a significant
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"Cabinet decision by itself does not create enforceable right unless expressed in name of Governor", Kerala High Court dismissed a batch of petitions filed by retired
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“No Agreement in Writing, No Right to Perpetual Commission” – In a judgment that reiterates the indispensable requirements of pleading, proof, and legal admissibility in civil
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"Constitutional Safeguard Under Article 22(1) Is Not a Mere Formality—Grounds of Arrest Must Be Specific, Written, and Understood by Accused", In a significant ruling with far-reaching
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“Framing An Issue On Trade Mark Validity Does Not Vest Jurisdiction In Civil Court – It Must Stay The Infringement Suit And Wait For The Registrar Or
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“Where Cheque Is Returned With ‘Funds Insufficient’, Presumption Under Section 146 Operates – Invalidity Is a Matter for Trial”, In a significant ruling on the interplay
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“Policy Issued in Name of Dead Owner Still Binds Insurer Who Accepted Premium” – On 9th February 2026, the Orissa High Court, in a significant
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“In Absence of Stock Register, Claim Is Without Any Basis” – In a significant ruling reiterating the burden of proof in insurance disputes, the Delhi State Consumer
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“Shared Household Must Exist in Praesenti, Not in Memory of Past Co-habitation” – No Residence Order for Re-entry Under DV Act When Voluntary Shift to
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“Future prospects represent probable income yet to be earned and interest on such a component is legally impermissible” – In a significant ruling on the
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“Opportunity of Hearing Under Section 223 BNSS Cannot Be an Empty Form” — In a significant order High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh at Srinagar
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“If Any Triable Issue Arises From The Pleadings, The Plaint Cannot Be Summarily Rejected”, In a decisive reaffirmation of the narrow scope of Order VII
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“Donor Cannot Convey Better Title Than She Possessed” – High Court of Andhra Pradesh setting aside a decree of the First Appellate Court that had wrongly conferred
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“Arrest Starts When Liberty Ends”, In a significant judgment delivered on February 10, 2026, the Delhi High Court held that detention of an accused beyond
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“Natural Justice Cannot Be Bypassed in the Name of Speed”, In a landmark decision reinforcing borrowers’ right to a fair hearing under RBI Master Directions on Frauds,
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"Depriving an Accused of Default Bail Without Hearing is a Gross Illegality Violating Article 21", In a strongly-worded judgment delivered on 5 February 2026, the
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“Mere Denial Not Enough To Rebut Cheque Presumption Under NI Act ”, Delhi High Court reaffirmed the strict statutory presumptions under the Negotiable Instruments Act,
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“Trial Court Is Not Bound by Police Errors—Can Frame Correct Charges Based on Materials”, In a decisive ruling reinforcing the autonomy of trial courts in
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“Absence of Maintenance Clause Does Not Defeat Section 23 – Obligation Can Be Implied from Trust and Conduct”, In a powerful reaffirmation of the welfare
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"Until a final decree is drawn up and engrossed on proper stamp paper, there is no executable decree" – In a significant ruling reinforcing the
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Possession is the law’s most practical concept. Before a court reaches the higher question—“who is the owner?”—it often asks the simpler, urgent question—“who is in possession, and
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Appreciating evidence in civil litigation requires adherence to strict principles under the Indian Evidence Act, the Code of Civil Procedure (CPC), and binding judicial precedents. Courts
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In the world of law, the doctrine of Res Judicata serves as a cornerstone for upholding judicial efficiency and finality. Res judicata, meaning "a matter already judged,"
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"Copyright law, a delicate balance of protecting creativity while fostering innovation." – Indian Judiciary- Introduction: Safeguarding Creativity Through the Copyright Act
In a world
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In the Indian legal system, judgments play a crucial role in shaping jurisprudence and guiding future cases. These judgments can be classified into two primary categories: reportable and non-reportable.
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The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (BNSS) has officially replaced the Criminal Procedure Code, 1973 (CrPC), marking a significant transformation in India’s procedural criminal law. Among the
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